- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
Edmunds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edmunds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000071
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmunds Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmunds Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Edmunds Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 500282000071 · Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
Edmunds Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Edmunds Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- Edmunds Middle 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- This school 279
Edmunds Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Edmunds Elementary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edmunds Elementary School compares
Edmunds Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 70% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Vermont - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Edmunds Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edmunds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmunds Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Champlain School
Standard public school
559 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
J. J. Flynn School
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
C. P. Smith School
Standard public school
255 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Standard public school
213 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Standard public school
201 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edmunds Elementary School
How many students attend Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmunds Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Edmunds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmunds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edmunds Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edmunds Elementary School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington School District?
Besides Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Edmunds Middle School (356 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.